Interview with Professional Speaker and Amazon Recruiter Dan Roth

Resume Storyteller with Virginia Franco

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Did you know there’s an actual science to uncovering your hidden genius? It’s not about filling out a “dream job” worksheet—it’s about understanding how your brain is wired, identifying your natural aptitudes, and using them to thrive. This isn’t just a self-discovery exercise. It’s a game-changer for your career, your relationships, and how you show up in the world. Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison are redefining how we approach career discovery, proving that finding the right path isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about creating a life that aligns with who you actually are. ✅ Betsy Wills – Cofounder of YouScience, a groundbreaking psychometric assessment platform reshaping how we understand our talents. She’s also the Director of Marketing & Branding at Diversified Trust and a frequent lecturer at Vanderbilt University and NYU’s Stern School of Business. ✅ Alex Ellison – Founder of Throughline Guidance, a global college and career counseling practice. She’s a sought-after writer, speaker, and expert in college readiness and career development. ✅ Together, they co-authored Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents. Discovering your hidden genius isn’t just about career success—it’s about tapping into what makes you, you . Connect with Betsy & Alex: Website (Free Downloads): www.yourhiddengenius.com Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/your-hidden-genius-elizabeth-m-willsalexandra-ellison Related Podcast Episodes: How To Be You, But Better with Olga Khazan | 288 Finding Purpose Through Human Design with Emma Dunwoody | 228 195 / Finding (And Using) Your Voice with Amy Green Smith Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Dan shared his non-traditional approach to his own job search and career change, that led him to go from long-term unemployed to a recruiter at Amazon and catalyst for a virtual job search community that has been seen by MILLIONS.

We also covered:

What he looks for (and looks at) when searching for talent.
His take on sharing/oversharing on LinkedIn.
Actionable advice for salary negotiations and tackling wage gap disparities.

ABOUT DAN

With an emphasis on narrowing the gender & racial wealth gap, Women's Empowerment and neurodiversity awareness, Dan is a disruptor looking to make the world a better place for traditionally marginalized communities.

His weekly “Job Connection Tuesdays” has put job seekers that span levels, roles and industries in front of over 3 million eyes, and as a recruiter his focus has been on sourcing candidates in tech, cyber security and healthcare.

Dan joined Amazon in 2021 as a Technical Recruiter, has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn by JobScan and currently ranks #1 on the Meller Marketing Rockstar list for Non-Linkedin Coaches.

LEARN MORE:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danroth4/

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Interview with Professional Speaker and Amazon Recruiter Dan Roth

Resume Storyteller with Virginia Franco

published 3 anni fa

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OUR CHAT

We also covered:

What he looks for (and looks at) when searching for talent.
His take on sharing/oversharing on LinkedIn.
Actionable advice for salary negotiations and tackling wage gap disparities.

ABOUT DAN

LEARN MORE:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danroth4/

57 episodi

#Careers #Business #France #Virginia Franco #Job Search #Career Advice #Career Change #Resume #LinkedIn #Interviews

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